46-16-505. Activity of court during jury's absence. While the jury is absent, the court may adjourn or conduct other business, but it must be open for every purpose connected with the cause submitted to the jury until a verdict is returned or the jury discharged.

     History: En. 95-1914 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-1914; amd. Sec. 209, Ch. 800, L. 1991.